France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Knight, c.1860 Archive measuring 24 mm (w) x

measuring 24 mm (w) x 24

The lower edge of the interior is surrounded by an intact brown leather sweatband

The reverse of each strap features an integrated strap

in addition to minor oxidation

(Wisam al-Istiqlal): Three-piece construction

France, Second Empire. An Order of the Legion of Honour, Reduced Knight, c.1860 Archive measuring 24 mm (w) x(Legionne dHonneur). Instituted May 19 1802. Type VII. Second Empire. (1852 1870). A beautiful decoration, in silver, a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, green enamelled laurel and oak leaves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting the right facing portrait of Luis Napoleon surrounded by the inscription NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS in a blue enamel ring, the reverse medallion featuring an eagle with spread wings,